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Judge in FTX Case Mulls Gag Order on Contact with Media
Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly leaked private writings from his alleged co-conspirator to “influence public opinion” ahead of his trial this fall.
The 'Crocodile of Wall Street' Reaches a Plea Deal; Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New Accusations
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest headlines in crypto, as a couple accused of laundering funds drained from crypto exchange Bitfinex in the 2016 hack have agreed to enter a plea deal. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why the Golden Arches are coming to a metaverse near you.
FTX Wants to Claw Back Over $1B From Sam Bankman-Fried, Other Former Executives
Defunct crypto exchange FTX is seeking to retrieve over $1 billion from Sam Bankman-Fried and former executives as a part of a new lawsuit against the disgraced founder of the crypto empire. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the details of the lawsuit, which includes the allegation that Bankman-Fried's brother wanted to purchase an island using FTX funds and use it as an apocalypse bunker.
DOJ Alleges Sam Bankman-Fried Leaked Caroline Ellison’s Private Diary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. The accusation leads to the DOJ seeking a ban on all out-of-court statements made by witnesses and other parties in the case. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest allegations and whether it will hurt Bankman-Fried in court.
FTX Leadership Seeks Return of Over $1B in Cash, Stocks From Former Executives
A lawsuit alleges that fraudulent transfers of cash and shares were used to finance political donations, real estate buys, Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal defense, and even potentially an island.
SBF Accused of Leaking Caroline Ellison's Private Diary by U.S. DOJ
The U.S. DOJ also wants to ban the disgraced FTX founder and all parties involved in the case from making any out of court statements in the future.
Federal Reserve Launches Instant Payments Service; Tesla's Bitcoin Holdings
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s biggest headlines in crypto, including the Federal Reserve officially opening its new instant payments service, FedNow. Tesla (TSLA) did not buy or sell any bitcoin for the fourth straight quarter in Q2 2023. And, some users of FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email.
Web3 Studio Satirizes Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX in New Animated Comedy
Web3 studio Toonstar is set to premiere a new animated series this fall called “FORTUN3” that features the defunct crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" panel discusses the "crypto-bro" culture and their expectations on the debut of the comedy series.
FTX Wants to Claw Back $71M From Its Philanthropic and Life Science Arms
FTX and its sister firm Alameda seeks to retrieve more than $71 million from its philanthropic arm and other life science entities. Separately, several users of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest in FTX's bankruptcy developments.
Nasdaq Must Weigh Reputational Risks Amid Other 'Less Than Sterling' Crypto Players: Legal Expert
Howard Fischer, Moses Singer partner and former SEC senior trial counsel, weighs in on Nasdaq dropping its plans for a crypto custody service. Fischer notes the stock market operator may have considered the potential concerns over its reputation when analyzing how certain players are operating within the digital asset industry, citing the blowup of crypto exchange FTX.
